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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 668.08, 922.32 and 447.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 668.08, 922.32 and 447.40 is: 617.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    668.08 : 922.32 = 447.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    668.08/922.32 = 447.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    668.08x = 922.32 × 447.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    668.08x = 412,645.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 412,645.97/668.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.66

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